Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired–Now Manhunt

UPDATE: 9:50pm--Sounds like they caught the suspect at Huntington and Boston Avenue.   UPDATE: A person was robbed and pistol whipped on Livingston Street, hit and bleeding on the head. 8:20pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Shots were fired in the vicinity of a police officer who gave chase in the East Main and Livingston area.  Police chased him in the backyards of Livingston and Edna Street.  If you live in the area and see someone running in your backyard call 911 immediately!   This news report is made possible by:

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Police Pursuit

6:50pm--#cttraffic-- Police from Fairfield, Bridgeport and State Police were in pursuit of a red Volvo SUV on I-95 northbound wanted in a carjacking.  The driver is carrying a firearm according to radio reports.  It was thought the car got off exit 28 but it may have stayed in traffic which is heavy.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Employee Injured

3:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An employee of the Innovative Display & Design at 1452 Barnum Avenue was injured when a pallet fell off a tow truck striking the employee on the face. He had lacerations but no life threatening injuries.   He was transported to the hospital.  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was called to the scene to investigate.

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Shelton News: Male Arrested for Assault and Robbery with Machete

#Shelton Connecticut--On 10-19- 16, 26 year old Corey Welch of Ansonia was arrested by a warrant and charged with Robbery 1 st Degree, Assault 1 st Degree, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, and Larceny 5 th Degree. Welch, who was already in custody at Derby Court, was being held on a $150,000 bond for this incident and was arraigned at Derby Court. The arrest stems from a report of a robbery that occurred in the area of the Riverwalk on 10-3- 16. At approximately 8:00PM, the two victims ages 16 and 19 were approached by an unknown male and asked if they hung around with a certain person. The male then pushed the 19 year old victim to the ground and…

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